Beacon Financial Advisory provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, and educational seminars. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.
Beacon Financial Advisory reports 1,556 clients. They include 1,263 individual clients, 286 high-net-worth individuals, and 5 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 100.0% ($901M across 2,542 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 3 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 81% | 29% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 18% | 68% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | <1% | 3% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 1,263 | $257M | 28.6% | $204K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 286 | $616M | 68.3% | $2.15M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 5 | $27.4M | 3.0% | $5.49M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $255K | 0.0% | $127K |
| Total | 1,556 | $901M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 1,263
- Regulatory AUM
- $257M
- AUM share
- 28.6%
- Avg. per client
- $204K
- Clients
- 286
- Regulatory AUM
- $616M
- AUM share
- 68.3%
- Avg. per client
- $2.15M
- Clients
- 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $27.4M
- AUM share
- 3.0%
- Avg. per client
- $5.49M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $255K
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- $127K
Total
- Clients
- 1,556
- Regulatory AUM
- $901M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 3
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 1–10
Beacon Financial Advisory is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, fixed fees (other than subscription fees) and other compensation. The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning
- Fixed fee of $250 to $20,000 per negotiated plan, or an hourly fee of $100 to $300 set by the advisor engagement.
Gregory Randall owns 75% or more of Beacon Financial Advisory. Gregory Randall is CEO; the leadership team includes Chief Compliance Officer Deborah George. It has 13 employees.
Leadership
Gregory RandallChief Executive Officer / Managing Member- Deborah GeorgeChief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
13 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 13 employees
- 13 in advisory functions
- 13 state-registered reps
- 13 broker-dealer reps
- 13 insurance agents
- 4 soliciting firms
- Owns 75% or more of Beacon Financial Advisory LLC
Gregory Randall
Control person · since December 2014
Beacon Financial Advisory’s regulatory assets grew from $668M (April 2021) to $901M (March 2026); clients rose from 1,022 to 1,556 and employees fell from 30 to 13. In 2012, Chess Financial joined it.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $901M | 1,556 | 13 | 5 |
| June 2025 | $678M | 1,077 | 13 | 5 |
| March 2024 | $594M | 1,113 | 14 | 5 |
| April 2023 | $554M | 1,062 | 25 | 6 |
| July 2022 | $831M | 1,258 | 29 | 6 |
| April 2021 | $668M | 1,022 | 30 | 6 |
Firms that joined
20121 joined
- Chess FinancialNo filed AUM
Firms whose SEC withdrawal reports a sale to this firm, and deals reported in the press. Teams that moved without selling a registered firm may not appear.
Besides its headquarters, Beacon Financial Advisory has 4 offices, with 5 listed addresses in Ohio.
Ohio · 5 listed addresses
- 25825 Science Park Drive, Suite 110, ClevelandHQ
- 6000 Venture Drive, Dublin
- 35945 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville
- 2214 E. Enterprise Parkway, Twinsburg
- 1422 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
Other business names
Beacon Financial Advisory has reported 3 other business names to the SEC.
- Beacon Financial Partners
- Fna Wealth Management LTD
- Tropp O'Toole James Private Wealth Management
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Beacon Financial Advisory LLC
- Headquarters
- 25825 Science Park Drive, Suite 110, Cleveland, OH 44122
- Website
- beaconplanners.com
- Phone
- 216-910-1850
- SEC file
- 801-108381
- Structure
- Ohio LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Beacon Financial Advisory uses Charles Schwab ($830M, 97%) and Fidelity ($25.3M, 3%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Beacon Financial Advisory does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $830M97%
- FidelityFidelity Brokerage Services LLC · Smithfield, RI · $25.3M3%
At year end, Beacon Financial Advisory’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (50%) and funds (41%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 31 March 2026 total $443M across 402 positions; the largest are J P Morgan Exchange Traded F (4.5%), Capital Group Dividend Value (4.1%) and Tcw ETF Trust (2.5%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks50%
- Non-exchange-traded equities32%
- Exchange-traded equities18%
- Funds41%
- Registered funds31%
- Pooled vehicles10%
- Bonds4%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- State and local bonds1%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- High-yield corporate bonds1%
- Cash4%
- Other1%
- Fixed income, crypto currency1%
Reported 13F holdings
- $443M
- Reported 13F value
- 402
- Positions
- 24.3%
- In the 10 largest
- —
- Value vs. prior quarter
- J P Morgan Exchange Traded F · Equity Premium4.5%
- Capital Group Dividend Value · Shs Creation Uni4.1%
- Tcw ETF Trust · Flexible Income2.5%
- J P Morgan Exchange Traded F · Nasdaq EQT Prem2.5%
- First TR Exchange-traded FD2.4%
- T Rowe Price ETF Inc. · Cap Appreciation2.1%
- Apple Inc.2.1%
- J P Morgan Exchange Traded F · Ultra Shrt ETF1.7%
- Nvidia Corporation1.3%
- Amazon Com Inc.1.2%
Together, the ten largest are 24.3% of reported value.
How many clients does Beacon Financial Advisory have?
Beacon Financial Advisory has 1,556 clients and manages $901 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 1,263 individual clients, 286 high-net-worth individuals, and 5 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 17 March 2026
What services does Beacon Financial Advisory offer?
Beacon Financial Advisory provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, and educational seminars.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Beacon Financial Advisory use?
Beacon Financial Advisory’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $830M and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Smithfield, RI), with $25.3M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 17 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Beacon Financial Advisory have?
Beacon Financial Advisory has 13 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 13 employees, and 13 perform investment advisory functions. 13 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 13 employees are licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Beacon Financial Advisory invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Beacon Financial Advisory’s separately managed accounts held 32% non-exchange-traded equities, 31% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 18% exchange-traded equities, 10% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar), 4% cash and equivalents, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds, 1% state and local bonds, 1% investment grade corporate bonds, 1% high-yield corporate bonds and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Fixed Income, Crypto Currency.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Beacon Financial Advisory?
Beacon Financial Advisory’s direct owner is Gregory Randall (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 17 March 2026
How does Beacon Financial Advisory get paid?
Beacon Financial Advisory is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, fixed fees and other compensation. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Is Beacon Financial Advisory registered with the SEC?
Yes, Beacon Financial Advisory has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 12 September 2016. Its CRD number is 174334 and its SEC file number is 801-108381.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 17 March 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Beacon Financial Advisory?
Beacon Financial Advisory’s main office is at 25825 Science Park Drive, Suite 110, Cleveland, OH 44122. Its phone number is 216-910-1850. Its website is beaconplanners.com.